Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Two men, 39-year-old Steven Smith and 36-year-old Mitchell Smith, who were operating a drug-trafficking operation together in Clarenville, were arrested by RCMP NL on August 30, 2023. As part of an ongoing drug-trafficking investigation, search warrants authorized under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act were executed at each of their homes. A combined amount of more than 250 grams of cocaine, more than 30 grams of methamphetamine and over $11,000.00 cash was located and seized.
Yesterday, RCMP officers with the East District General Investigation Section and Clarenville Detachment attended a residence on Clearwater Drive in Clareville and executed a search warrant. At the property, both men were arrested. Upon his arrest, Steven Smith was found in possession of a quantity of cash, a replica hand gun and other items consistent with drug trafficking.
In continuing the investigation, police then attended a residence on Thorburn Place in Clarenville where the second warrant was executed.
Inside each home, officers located and seized the following items:
- A quantity of cocaine – combined amount of more than 250 grams
- A quantity of methamphetamine – combined amount of more than 30 grams
- A quantity of prescription medications
- More than $11,000.00 cash
- Other items consistent with drug trafficking
Both men attend court today and are charged with the following criminal offences:
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – cocaine
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – methamphetamine
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – prescription medications
- Possession of proceeds of crime
The investigation is continuing.
RCMP NL continues to fulfill its mandate to protect public safety, enforce the law, and ensure the delivery of priority policing services in Newfoundland and Labrador.